Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and coordinate activities within the shipping/receiving/warehouse areas of all incoming and outgoing shipments
• Responsible for inventory cycle counts, including maintaining an accurate inventory of JLS and client materials
• Move material to and from JLS within various locations – warehouses and workstations, loading dock etc
• Responsible for the supervision and training of employees on materials handling as needed on such items as inventory receiving and storage, software, warehouse procedures and the loading/unloading of trucks
• Studies shipping notices bills of lading, order invoices and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meeting shipping/receiving schedules
• Uses JLS automated inventory systems to record and update existing client inventory
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel of any concerns
• Performs UPS, Fedex and other courier services as required
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed
• Works closely with material handlers to ensure accuracy of inventory and provides backup support to the QC/Receiving manager as needed. 
• If problems occur, alert the JLS Transportation and/or Operations Managers to help resolve.  
• Ensure safety of material storage on the floor and in the warehouses to full compliance with applicable law
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills as needed as the business changes
• Perform other duties as required by the Operations or Transportation Managers from time to time

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

•   High school diploma required or equivalent related work experience
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, electric trucks and forklifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Computer proficiency preferred for the use of tablets, order management software and email
• Must have the ability to do simple mathematical calculations to ensure accuracy of counts
• Must conduct themselves in a business-like manner at all times as they represent JLS to our customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service to employees and customers
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• Must be able to communicate clearly on telephone and in person